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The
FrontRower™ is a new type of rowing
system that fits in most canoes, converting them into first
class row boats perfect
for exercise or touring. If you already own a touring-type
canoe, you won't need to buy another boat. But if you don't—check
out our Adventurer canoe which we offer
packaged with rower and passenger seat. And take a look
at our photo gallery to see some of the
many other boats FrontRower™owners are using.
The FrontRower™ is easy to use. The oars lift and feather
automatically. You can row it with your hands or feet or both.
When rowing with just your feet you can use your hands for other
things—like taking pictures, holding binoculars or casting a fishing line.
When using hands and feet together you get full body power and
exercise all your major muscle groups. Check out more of the FrontRower's
features here.
Not only is the FrontRower™ easier to use, it's more efficient
than conventional rowing
and faster in the same boats (see
Blackburn Challenge).
The FrontRower changes what you can do in a row boat.
Most rear facing rowing is done in an exercise club like atmosphere, with
rowers logging miles up and down the same stretch of water over and over
again. But with a FrontRower and a good touring canoe, there is a
whole world of interesting places you can explore. One FrontRower owner has
rowed the entire east coast of the United States (over 6,000 miles) from
Texas to Maine (see Joe's Rowing Adventure). Of course you don't have to row that far to enjoy the
health benefits and recreational pleasures of
rowing. BIRDING, PHOTOGRAPHY, and FISHING are all enhanced by the
FrontRower's forward facing position and hands free operation.
Another good thing about the FrontRower™
is that people with disabilities can use it. And not just leg
disabilities. People with arm disabilities or amputations have a
hard time rowing or paddling a boat, but have no trouble at all with a
FrontRower™ because they can row it with their feet (see
adaptive rowing).
Rowing has just gotten a whole lot easier and more
practical.
With the high price of energy, now is a good time to start enjoying
this form of recreation. There are no fuel bills. It's low impact on the environment.
It's good for your health. And best of all, it's fun.
